Carolyn Sue Brinson-Tolbert

A Time to Be Born Carolyn Sue Brinson was born to Robert and Rosa Lee Brinson on December 5, 1954 in Orlando, Florida. She was one of eleven children. A Time to Learn Carolyn graduated from Maynard Evans High School in 1972. She went on to receive a certificate of Nursing Assistant. She later attended Westside Vocational School, where she received a diploma in Cosmetology, which resulted in her eventually opening Perfect Touch Beauty Salon. A Time to Love She gave birth to her first child, Patrick Leon Brinson in October 17, 1972. In 1974, she married Ernest Tolbert, who raised Patrick as his own. On September 13, 1975, she gave birth to Ernest Tolbert, Jr, better known as “Sugar Man”. In 2011, she was blessed with Joshua Samuel Tolbert, who was brought to her at the tender age of two days old. She also assisted with raising her daughter/niece, Rhonda for most of her life and special son, Lorenzo Bernard Hunter. A Time to Serve Carolyn received Christ at an early age. She received her early Christian training at Bay Street C.O.G.I.C., and St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church. She was an baptized and established membership with Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Roscoe Wade. She continued to serve at Mt. Sinai under the leader-ship of Pastor Larry G. Mills. She served several years in Mission Ministries. She also supported Bishop Norris Brinson of Harts Temple C.O.G.I.C. Her service ended while serving the youth ministry of New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church under watch care, until her untimely passing. A Time to Mourn Carolyn was preceded in eternal rest by her Parents, Robert and Rosa Lee Brinson; Son, Patrick Brinson; Brothers: Willie James Brinson, Ulysses Brinson (Augustine) , and Joseph Brinson; Sisters: Eloise Brinson and Martha Hunter; Maternal Grandmother, Katie Mae Scott; and Brother-in-law, Isaac James, Jr. A Time to Die The Lord called Carolyn home on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. A Time to Cherish Carolyn leaves to cherish her memories, a devoted family: Sons, Ernest A. Tolbert, Jr. and Joshua Samuel Tolbert, both of Orlando, Florida; Devoted Former Husband, Ernest A. Tolbert, Sr. of Orlando, Florida; Daughter, Rhonda Brown, all of Orlando, Florida; Special Daughter, Alice Swenson (Albert) of Wichita, Kansas; Goddaughters: Diamond and Diesha Green, both of Orlando, Florida; Granddaughter, Shanique Bivins of Orlando, Florida; Godmother, Kay B. Fedd of Orlando, Florida; Siblings: Mary L. James of Orlando, Florida, Annie K. Wade (Pastor Tommy) of Wichita, Kansas, Betty J. Williams (Pastor Isadore) of Lake City, Florida, Bishop Norris Brinson (Janie), and Rosie Brinson-Love, both of Orlando, Florida; Aunts: Elder Patricia Saunders of New Jersey, Joni Brinson of Gainesville, Florida, and Loretta Brinson of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving relatives, and dear friends.

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Carolyn Sue Brinson-Tolbert

December 5, 1954 - April 17, 2024